The Texas State Capitol was cleared of visitors Tuesday evening and closed to the public after a social media threat, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated protesters from the Texas Capitol on Tuesday after a reported possible threat against lawmakers closed the building and surrounding grounds.

A USTIN (KXAN) — Protesters were evacuated from the Texas state Capitol grounds in Austin on Tuesday evening after the Texas Department of Public Safety said someone posted on social media calling on others to go to the building and “take action by shooting and killing those who will not allow lawmakers to leave.”

The Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a new congressional map creating five new winnable seats for the GOP at the behest of President Donald Trump.

The Southeast Texas Region of DPS announced the addition of slick-top, ghost-letter patrol units now hitting the streets. These low-profile vehicles are designed to blend in with everyday traffic, giving troopers an advantage in spotting potentially dangerous drivers.

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The Amarillo Fire Department is set to receive $25,000 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for new lifesaving equipment.

Cedar Hill, Texas reports a 7% drop in crime, marking a 39% decrease over seven years, with improvements in emergency response times.